Hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma

Case contributed by Muhammad Essam
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pregnant female. On routine U/S done for pregnancy follow up, multiple bilobar hepatic focal lesions were detected. MRI was done.

Patient Data

Age: 25-30 years
Gender: Female

Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma

Case Discussion

Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma

 (pathologically proven)

Primary malignant tumor of liver arising from elements of mesenchymal tissue.

Imaging findings

Best diagnostic clue; Coalescent peripheral hepatic nodules with target appearance & capsular retraction.

• Size: varies from small tumor nodules to large confluent masses

 

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